LG Optimus 2X
#6969
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc
#6944Category Breakdown
LG Optimus 2X
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc
Performance
36.762.2
Camera
19.015.4
Display
54.441.4
Battery
15.215.2
Build
14.80.2
Connectivity
27.527.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.121.2
Summary
- The LG Optimus 2X features a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc has a slightly larger 4.2-inch LED-backlit LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, both offering similar pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the Optimus 2X is powered by a dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 chipset, whereas the Xperia Arc uses a single-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S2, giving the Optimus an edge in multitasking.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Optimus can record video at 1080p, compared to the Xperia's 720p.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1500 mAh, but the Xperia Arc is lighter at 117g compared to the Optimus 2X's 139g.
- Both run Android, with the Optimus starting at version 2.2 and the Xperia at 2.3, both upgradeable to 4.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus 2X
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
Also known as LG P990 Star, LG P990 Optimus Speed
Also known as Sony Ericsson Anzu, Sony Ericsson X12
Display
Size
4"
4.2"
Type
IPS LCD
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
ULP GeForce
Adreno 205
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
320MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@24fps, 720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
123.9 x 63.2 x 10.9 mm (4.88 x 2.49 x 0.43 in)
125 x 63 x 8.7 mm (4.92 x 2.48 x 0.34 in)
Weight
139 g
117 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Midnight Blue, Misty Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.27 W/kg (head) 0.62 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3, upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass